CASIO ENHANCES CELVIANO DIGITAL PIANO LINE WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF BLACK MODELS

Popular CELVIANO Models Now Available in Matte Black Cabinets

ANAHEIM, CA(January 19, 2012) - Casio America, Inc. continues to provide its customers with enhancements to its products by offering the AP-420 and AP-220 models in matte black. The new offerings to the Celviano line of digital pianos provides piano enthusiasts with advanced features, enhanced keyboard touch, authentic tone and traditional upright cabinet styling and are now available in a very popular color choice. The Celviano models will be on display at the 2012 Winter NAMM Show, January 19th - 22nd at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, in Booth# 5900, Hall B.

Delivering the ultimate in grand piano level quality - the AP-420 and AP-220 models are suited for both beginner and professional musicians, combining the elegance and performance of an authentic grand piano with a variety of exciting ensemble features. The design concept provides music enthusiasts with a piano that looks as good as it sounds with its rich black matte cabinetry and its conservative and elegant design creates a look befitting a fine piano, offering families an investment in a quality home entertainment product.

“The availability of the Celviano digital piano in black signifies our commitment to dealers and the music enthusiast - as it’s our goal to introduce products in response to our customers’ needs,” said Mike Martin, general manager, Electronic Musical Instruments Division. ”Casio’s natural acoustic key touch provides a complete piano experience, which is a key feature for beginners and professionals alike.”

The Celviano models combine unprecedented sound quality and performance in a sleek, lightweight package. The grand piano sound in the Celviano is comprised of four dynamic layers of stereo piano samples. When integrated with Casio’s Linear Morphing System, the Celviano delivers a more realistic sound with seamless transitions and a superior dynamic range. The models also feature a new Tri-Sensor 88-note scaled hammer action keyboard providing users with the weight, feel and resistance of a grand piano.

The perfect addition to any family - Celviano cabinet digital pianos come equipped with a piano bench, music stand and pedals, offering a complete piano experience featuring the sounds of grand piano heard throughout a home. The MSRP for the Celviano models range from $899.99 - $1,399. For more information on Casio’s electronic musical instruments, please visit www.CasioMusicGear.com.

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About Casio America, Inc.Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions, established in 1957. Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc titles and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of ”creativity and contribution” through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casiousa.com.